The Almera nameplate is set to make a return to Nissan’s lineup as a compact-sized sedan model, which the company says has been developed exclusively for Russia and will be manufactured locally in Togliatti on an all-new production line starting from early next year.
According to the Japanese automaker, Nissan engineering teams in Japan, the UK and Russia developed the new Almera.
However, the single photo released by Nissan, suggests otherwise as the new Almera appears to be based on the second generation of the Japanese market Bluebird Sylphy that uses Nissan’s B-platform and which was introduced in the country back in 2005.
Nevertheless, it’s possible that Nissan made specific changes to the Almera to adapt it to the needs of the local market.
Nissan said the Almera will play a crucial role in significantly increasing the brand’s share of the overall Russian car market by 2016
“Nissan already offers one of the broadest model line-ups of any foreign manufacturer in Russia, but to date we have not been strongly represented in the fastest growing mainstream market,” said François Goupil De Bouille, Nissan Managing Director for Russia,
“Almera will change that and bring something new to the segment by offering outstanding value, unique Japanese design, interior space not previously available in this market sector and world-class quality The fact this is a car developed specifically for Russia, and manufactured locally in Togliatti, ensures it will fully meet the expectations and desires of our customers,” he added.
The Nissan Almera sedan will receive its world premiere at this year’s Moscow International Autosalon on August 29.
NISSAN BLUEBIRD SYLPHY
